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Piacenza
Italy, officially the Italian Republic or Repubblica Italiana, is a Southern European country comprising of the Po River valley, the Italian Peninsula and the two largest islands in the Mediterranean Sea, Sicily and Sardinia. It is shaped like a boot and for this reason Italians commonly call it lo Stivale, the boot or, due to its prevalent peninsular geographical nature, la Penisola, the Peninsula.
Piacenza is a city in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy. It is the capital of the province of Piacenza. Piacenza was founded in 218 BC, before Christ, the first of the Roman military colonies, and was formerly called Placentia in both Latin and English. The era of Late Antiquity in Piacenza was marked by the expansion of Christianity, with the presence of several martyrs. Piacenza region is Emilia-Romagna and province Piacenza.
Piacentine staple foods include corn and rice, very common across Northern Italy regions. Pasta is also eaten, though it is not as popular as in southern Italy. There are also locally produced cheeses, such as Grana Padano, though nearby Parma is more famous for its dairy products.
Famous inhabitants Pradello, a village near Bettola, in the province of Piacenza, claims to be the birthplace of Christopher Columbus. The soccer players Simone and Filippo Inzaghi were both born in Piacenza, as well as the worldwide famous fashion designer Giorgio Armani. And Italian soccer player Alberto Gilardino moved to Piacenza when he was 12 years old.
Piacentine is also known as the town of best geographical environment and has traced its origins back to prehistoric times. Today, one can also learn about its history, from its earliest times and can also enjoy its natural beauty concealed by the beautiful landscapes.
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